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The indigenous Seri community in Sonora state said it released more than 2,250 baby olive ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of California.
The community usually releases about 500 of the small creatures every year.
Fishing and tourism limits mean their beach nests have not been as disturbed.
The olive ridley sea turtle, which is under threat globally, lays its eggs on the beaches of a number of Mexican states between May and September.
The species is considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
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The community usually releases about 500 of the small creatures every year.
Fishing and tourism limits mean their beach nests have not been as disturbed.
The olive ridley sea turtle, which is under threat globally, lays its eggs on the beaches of a number of Mexican states between May and September.
The species is considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Record number of endangered turtles hatch in Mexico
It is believed to be the result of reduced human activity during the coronavirus pandemic.
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